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  • NDLEA raids Ebonyi varsity hostel, arrests 10 drug dealing students

    NDLEA raids Ebonyi varsity hostel, arrests 10 drug dealing students

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Ebonyi State command has advocated robust public enlightenment to stamp out drug peddling as the agency arrested ten drug dealers with some substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa.

    The NDLEA Commandant in Ebonyi, Umar Isa Adoro, made the disclosure on Thursday while speaking to newsmen on efforts made so far to stop dealers in hard drugs from operating in the state.

    According to Adoro the suspects were arrested on march third following an operation in one of the hostels of the Ebonyi state university by officers of the anti-drug agency and called on all hands to be on deck in the fight against hard drugs in the state.

    In its continued drive to rid Nigeria of the manufacture, distribution, sales, and consumption of hard drugs, the agency carried out an operation in one of the hostel accommodations in the state university with an arrest of 10 students with an illicit substance confirmed to be cannabis Sativa.

  • NDLEA arrests 2 suspects with 27 local guns

    NDLEA arrests 2 suspects with 27 local guns

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Niger Command, says it has arrested two suspects with 27 locally fabricated AK-47 riffles at Kontagora Local Government Area of the state.

    The Acting Commander of the agency in the state, Mr Isaac Aloye, announced this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Tuesday.

    Aloye said that the suspects were arrested with 12 locally fabricated AK 47 riffles and fifteen locally fabricated pistols on Kontagora- Mashegu road.

    “The riffles were concealed in a white sack on a motorcycle to an known place when the suspects were arrested”, he said.

    The acting commander said that primary investigations revealed that the fabricator of the weapons resided in Kampani village of Mashegu Local Government Area.

    He said that each of the AK-47 riffles was fabricated at N5,000 while the pistol was fabricated at N3,000 each.

    “We will transfer the suspects and weapons to the police command Minna, for further investigation and prosecutions”, he said

  • Photo: NDLEA arrests driver with two human heads in Ondo

    Photo: NDLEA arrests driver with two human heads in Ondo

    A middle-aged man, Hassan Saka has been arrested for being in possession of two human heads in Ondo State.

    Saka was arrested on Monday by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the state.

    The exhibits were discovered in a vehicle along Owo/Akure road, concealed in a brown carton.

    The State Commander of NDLEA, Haruna Gagara said the suspect will be handed over to the police.

    The Spokesperson of the Ondo State Police Command, DSP Tee-Leo Ikoro confirmed that the suspect has been handed over to the police.

    He noted that investigation is ongoing on the incident, adding that the suspect will soon be prosecuted.

  • NDLEA confiscates over N17m worth of illicit drugs

    NDLEA confiscates over N17m worth of illicit drugs

    The Rivers State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confiscated over N17 million worth of cannabis compressed into 23 bags weighing 621kg each in Port Harcourt metropolis.

    The NDLEA State Commander, Rachael Shelleng, disclosed this while parading the seizures at the Rivers command in Port Harcourt on Sunday.

    She said that 0.029kg of cocaine, 0.006kg of heroine and 0.048kg of methamphetamine were also confiscated.

    The Commander explained that three male suspects have been apprehended in connection with the seizure and have been transfared to the Command Headquaters for further investigation.

    Shelleng disclosed that in the early hours of Feb. 20, based on high profile intelligence gathering, officers of the command successfully uncovered a cannabis warehouse in Abuja Estate and slaughter areas of Tran-Amadi in Port Harcourt.

    “Both Abuja Estate and Slaughter areas of Port Harcourt have been identified as very notorious spots for illicit drug peddling. Therefore, the agency will stop at nothing towards ensuring that those black spots and indeed the entire state is cleared from illicit drugs,” she said.

    The NDLEA boss, therefore, enjoined the public to avail the agency of actionable intelligence that would lead to riding the state of illicit drugs trade.

    She warned those who indulge in illicit production of methamphetamine to desist from the act.

    “There will be no more hiding place for illicit drug dealers because the NDLEA is poised fishing them all out.

    ‘The destructive effects of methamphetamine is quite enormous as it affects both users of the substance as well as non-user who may be residing around any clandestine laboratories,” she added.

    The Commander also attributed the successful operation to the laudable effort by Retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, who is the new Chairman/Chief Executive officer of the agency.

    “His effort is truly motivating officers to embark on offensive action against drug traffickers and dealers,” she noted.

    The NDLEA boss urged the state government and relevant stakeholders to support the agency towards strengthening its logistics to enable it effectively tackle the illicit drug market in the state.

    She, however, expressed appreciation to sister security agencies in the state, especially the Garrison Commander of 6 Division Nigerian Army.

    “Let me also appreciate the Rivers State Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps for his support during the operation,”

  • NDLEA seizes cocaine worth over N32bn in Tincan Port

    NDLEA seizes cocaine worth over N32bn in Tincan Port

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) has Intercepted 40 parcels of cocaine weighing 43.11kg, with an estimated street value of over N32 billion at the Tincan Port, Lagos.
    The Commander, Tincan Port command, NDLEA, Mr Sumaila Ethan disclosed this in a statement by the Head of Public Affairs,Mr Jonah Achema in Abuja.
    Ethan noted that the agency had continued its offensive action against drug barons and cartels in Nigeria with the latest seizure in recent times.
    He said that the consignment containing the illicit drug was put under surveillance by operatives of the Tincan Command of the NDLEA for some days until two clearing agents showed up on Feb. 8, to clear it.
    Ethan said the two clearing agents have been promptly arrested and the consignment, which was brought into Nigeria from Bazil on board a vessel marked MV SPAR SCORPIO, properly searched.
    “After a thorough search, we discovered 40 compressed parcels, which after laboratory investigations tested positive to cocaine.
    “The two clearing agents have been taken into custody while we continue with the investigation.
    “The seizure is no doubt an attestation to the renewed vigour in the operations of the agency.
    “We appreciate our Chairman, rtd Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, who provided guidance all through the operations”, the commander,
    Ethan stated that the Tincan port seizure was coming on the heels of similar ones at the Lagos and Abuja airports as well as from the FCT, Edo, Katsina State, Nasarawa State and Benue state Commands in the last three weeks.
    He commended the commander, officers and men of the Tincan Port Command for the operation.
    “We’ll continue to do our best to motivate the officers and men of the agency, and we expect full commitment, dedication to work and discipline in return so that we can collectively achieve the goal of ridding our nation of illicit drugs”, he stated.
  • NDLEA seizes cocaine worth N32bn at Lagos Port

    NDLEA seizes cocaine worth N32bn at Lagos Port

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday said its offensive against drug barons and cartels in the country has yielded another positive result with the seizure of 40 parcels of cocaine weighing 43.11kg, with an estimated street value of N32 billion.

    According to the Commander, Tincan Port Command of the NDLEA, Sumaila Ethan, the consignment containing the illicit drug had been placed under surveillance by operatives at the Tincan Command for some days until two clearing agents showed up on Monday to clear it.

    He said the two clearing agents were immediately arrested and the consignment, which was brought into Nigeria from Brazil onboard a vessel marked MV Spar Scorpio, properly searched.

    The Tincan port seizure is coming on the heels of similar discoveries at the Lagos and Abuja airports, as well as from the FCT, Edo, Katsina, Nasarawa, and Benue State Commands within the last three weeks.

  • NDLEA seizes N1.4billion worth of cannabis in Edo [Video + Photos]

    NDLEA seizes N1.4billion worth of cannabis in Edo [Video + Photos]

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State said it has uncovered suspected cannabis warehouses in Ukpuje forest in Owan West Local Government Area of the state.

    Buba Wakawa, the state commander of the agency, announced this at a news conference on Saturday in Benin City.

    Mr Wakawa said the village had four large warehouses with 233,778 kilogrammes of dried weeds suspected to be cannabis.

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    The substance, according to him, has an estimated street value of more than N1.4 billion.

    Seven people believed to be running the cannabis trafficking syndicate have been apprehended, he said.

     

    “This is the largest single concentration of cannabis discovered by the command,” he added.

    Mr Wakawa said while the quantity seized weighed 2,249 kilogrammes, others weighing 231,529 kilogrammes were destroyed by his agency.

    The commander said the seizures represented a large chunk of the harvest from the previous cannabis planting season.

    “They planted, watered, harvested and processed the drug only for us to dispossess them of their labour, because their action is criminal.

  • Ex-Lagos Military Governor, Buba Marwa resumes office as new NDLEA Chairman

    Ex-Lagos Military Governor, Buba Marwa resumes office as new NDLEA Chairman

    A former military governor of Lagos State, Brigadier-General Buba Marwa (rtd) has resumed office as the new Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Marwa was recently appointed chairman of the agency by President Muhammadu Buhari.

    Addressing senior officers of NDLEA in Abuja on Monday, Marwa revealed his plans to overhaul and expand the agency to effectively deal with the menace of drug abuse in the country.

    The ex-governor who headed the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse said the revamping will be done in line with the recommendations of the committee.

    While noting that the number of people involved in the drug abuse in the country has surpassed 15 million Nigerians, he warned that the agency will deal with all those involved in drug and substance abuse in the country.

  • JUST IN: Buhari appoints Buba Marwa as new NDLEA chair

    JUST IN: Buhari appoints Buba Marwa as new NDLEA chair

    President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Retired Brigadier Mohammed Buba Marwa as the new chairman/CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Marwa is replacing Col. Muhammad Abdallah, whose tenure ended on January 11.

    Marwa, an APC chieftain from Adamawa, was the former military administrator of Lagos State from 1996 to 1999, where he made an impressive mark.

    He also served as administrator in Borno between 1990 and 1992.

    Before his appointment, he was Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee For The Elimination Of Drug Abuse.

    In a report submitted to President Buhari in March, Marwa urged for the declaration of emergency on drug abuse.

    His recommendation was anchored on the high prevalence of drug abuse in Nigeria, where an estimated 10.6 million were said to be hooked on cannabis, for example.

    “It was found that whereas the global prevalence was 5.6%, in the case of Nigeria, within the ages of 15 and 64 the prevalence was almost triple at 14.4%, which actually translates to 14.3 million Nigerians. We also found that 1 in 4 drug abusers in Nigeria is a woman,” he said.

    Marwa was born on September 9, 1953 in Kaduna by parents from Michika in Adamawa State.

    He attended the Nigerian Military School, Zaria and the Nigerian Defense Academy, Kaduna.

    Later, while in the army, he studied at Pittsburgh University, where he obtained a master’s degree in International Relations.

    He also obtained a master’s degree in Public Administration from Harvard University.

    He was commissioned as 2nd lieutenant in the Nigerian Army Reconnaissance Corps before moving to the Armoured Corp.

    He held various posts in the army, including Brigade Major (23 Armoured Brigade), Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Theophilus Danjuma, academic registrar of the Nigerian Defense Academy and deputy defense adviser in the Nigerian Embassy in Washington, DC.

    In 1992, he became the defense adviser to the Nigerian Permanent Mission to the United Nations.

  • FG orders NDLEA to suspend screening, documentation of 5,000 job applicants

    FG orders NDLEA to suspend screening, documentation of 5,000 job applicants

    The Federal Government has directed the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to stop the screening and documentation of 5,000 candidates scheduled to take place between January 10 and 23, 2021 at its academy in Jos.

    According to the government, the timing is ill-advised and inappropriate, given the current and alarming wave of COVID-19 pandemic across the country.

    Consequently, the government directed that the Solicitor-General of the Federation, Mr Dayo Apata, who is also the Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Justice, should seek clarification/advice from the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on the public health implications of such an exercise.

    Apata in a statement on Friday said, “It is not in doubt that the exercise is long overdue and necessary for the actualisation of the agency’s mandate, however, the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice notes that the timing is ill-advised and inappropriate given the current and alarming wave of COVID-19 pandemic across the country.

    “Considering the above, Malami directed the Chairman of the NDLEA to stay further action on this matter pending the receipt of clarification/advice from the Presidential Task Force.”

    The NDLEA chairman was also requested to notify the applicants of the development.